Karina Gonzalez, M.D.

Interests/Achievements: Karina was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York by Dominican parents. She is the middle of three children and is the first in her family to graduate from college. Karina attended Juniata College in central Pennsylvania where she majored in biochemistry and met her future husband. After college, Karina collaborated on epigenetic research at Columbia University and attended medical school at Howard University College of Medicine. Her long-term goal is to practice in underserved communities and potentially start a health clinic in rural Dominican Republic. Karina loves music, dance, yoga and travel. She is excited to learn more and become an asset to the Vanderbilt family! Member of AOA.